Historic record by swimming across the Baltic Sea.

 Which  swimmer set a historic record by swimming across the Baltic Sea?

Answer: Bartłomiej Kubkowski (Swimmer from Poland)

• He set this historic record by swimming continuously for 56 hours (approx. 160 kilometers) in the Baltic Sea.
• He became the first person to cross the Baltic Sea by swimming from Sweden to Poland.

When is ASEAN Day celebrated?

Answer: August 8

• This day is celebrated in memory of the establishment of ASEAN on August 8, 1967.
• Five founding members: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Philippines.
• Currently, there are a total of 11 member nations.
• 11th member nation: Timor-Leste.

World Hepatitis Day

 World Hepatitis Day: July 28

Slogan for 2026: "Hepatitis: Let's break it down."

Tigers in Nepal |

According to the National Tiger Survey, 2082 (B.S.), what is the current tiger population in Nepal? :- Answer: 429

How many tigers are there in which national park?

• Chitwan National Park: 145 (Highest)
• Bardia National Park: 112
• Parsa National Park: 71
• Banke National Park: 51
• Shuklaphanta National Park: 50

In this survey, conducted from Poush 1, 2082 to Baishakh 10, 2083 (B.S.), a total of 3,616 automated camera traps were used across 1,848 grids. From these cameras, 11,911 photographs of tigers were obtained.

Increasing Tiger Population Trend in Nepal

1. 2010: 121
2. 2018: 235
3. 2022: 355
4. 2026: 429
5. 2014: 198

Note: Tiger census is conducted every four years in Nepal.

Currently, it is estimated that there are over 5,600 tigers worldwide.

To ensure continuity in tiger conservation, the period from 2023 to 2032 is being implemented as a 10-year action plan on tigers.

Tiger Day Slogan:

2026: "Save the Tigers, Save the Wild"

2025: "Raise Awareness About the Importance of Tigers and the Threats They Face"

Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar, 2082

Which literary works succeeded in making the shortlist for the famous Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar, 2082 (B.S.)?

• Answer: Torkin (Kshitiz Samarpan), Mahayug (Seema Aabhas), Swasparsha (Dr. Nawaraj KC), Sallah (Shrawan Mukarung), Hiund (Nadeesh)